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Northern Ireland’s DUP faces daunting challenges
The new DUP leadership's main objectives are to scrap the Northern Ireland protocol and reverse negative polling trends
United KingdomCore CPI and wages will be key to UK monetary policy
Employment, job vacancies and inflation continue to rise, the latter picking up pace in particular
United KingdomElectoral worries could shape agenda of new DUP leader
Northern Ireland’s DUP has elected a more hard-line leader, but electoral concerns could moderate his policies
Northern IrelandMore tax on asset gains is likelier than a wealth tax
Calls for a one-off wealth tax, presented as a COVID-19 recovery levy, are growing in developed nations but face hurdles
InternationalUK GDP is gaining momentum, but downside risks persist
UK GDP contracted by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter and 6.7% year-on-year in January-March but improved notably in March
United KingdomUS trade deal remains a key priority for UK government
The UK government is desperate to sign an FTA with the United States before 2024, but obstacles appear to be mounting
United KingdomContradictions will compromise London’s China policy
A major review of foreign and defence policy points to significant changes in the United Kingdom’s relations with China
United KingdomKeeping momentum alive is key for Scotland’s Sturgeon
Despite the Scottish nationalists’ resounding electoral victory, the path to Scottish independence is not easy
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